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Apstar 5

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on June 29, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 29, 2004 · 03:58 UTCLaunch 2004-024Launch no. 4,663 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 29, 2004, 03:58
Launch designation
2004-024
Mission
Apstar 5
Flight name
SL20 Telstar 18
Vehicle flight ID
SL11/DM-SL-11L
Flight code
45022-404

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,181 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Telstar 182004-024ANORAD 28364SS/LoralCommunications4,845 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.